Hi,

Sorry to everyone but I have to agree. I'm not willing to put anyone at risk for a bit of fun.

I know of a few more long races that we can do. Two at Kingston after Christmas.

Goolwa- Milang will NOT be going ahead anytime soon. I spoke to the organisers.

Milang are thinking of doing a around the lake race in Febuary. They also offered to help out if we want to run say a point Sturt to milang Fun Race.

Danny

Hi All,
Thanks for the input from all, Danny thanks for the research.
Also received the SAKSA email today from Geoff, thanks for your work and SAKSA also.
Coastflyer seems to have a really good idea, still safety is the main concern with support craft required so this will be the limiting factor for the number of entrants.
With a SEly it would be safer, I would think?? not sure on the wind patterns.
Regards Jim.

Check out this footage from Perth! This course is 19kms, but imagine the same thing happening between Milang and Pt Sturt. I have done this course many times and as Chap says, stay closer to the western edge, and the lake is only about one metre deep, so if you come off or want a rest, you can stop and stand on the sandy bottom. I always wear booties because of razor fish shells on the lake floor. Suitably named!! At Pt Sturt itself, is a nice sandy beach that is accessible to cars and campers.



www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Kitesurfing/Red-Bull-Lighthouse-to-Leighton-Kite-Race-Video_4407103.aspx

And for those that think the course a little long, I take my inspiration from Sir Richard Branson. He gives me hope!

Article:

From: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-10652352

Branson says his wife Joan thinks he is "barking" mad

The Virgin boss will be accompanied across the 24-mile stretch of water by his children, Holly, 29, Sam, 26, and some of his nephews. He plans to leave Dungeness in Kent but said the French finishing point was dependent on wind conditions. Sir Richard, who turns 60 on Sunday, is to embark on the six-hour trip some time in August.

I'm putting my poor 60-year-old bones through an arduous 24.4 miles, over water, hanging on to a giant kite" Sir Richard said: "Kitesurfing is one of my favourite sports. I absolutely love the amazing rush you get when going at high speeds, in high winds, with the most beautiful kite acting as your only guide."
He added: "My wife [Joan] swears I get more barking as I get older. This year I've almost crippled myself running 26.2 miles in my first marathon."

"Joan could have a point. But as Holly, Sam and my nephews will be doing it with me, at least I can claim the whole family is barking and at the end of the day they are Joan's children as well - so she's 50% responsible."